OBITUARIES

Johnny Ray Braud, 69 years old, a native of St. Amant, La., was born November 17, 1951 and passed on January 15, 2021 at OLOL Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA from complications related to disability incurred during his military service. He was loving and loyal to his daughters Keri (Lonnie)b Shelton and Kelli (Shane) Waguespack, grandsons Lonnie Preston Shelton III,...

Janet Elizabeth Guedry Lambert, born in Baton Rouge and resident of St. Amant gained her wings on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 64.  Janet was the glue of her family and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Janet was a graduate of East Ascension High School.  She is survived by her...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name sake. Yea, though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;...

A native of Baton Rouge, and a resident of New Orleans, he passed away at his home on December 30, 2020 at the age of 26 years. He was survived by his parents, Marshall William and Cherilyn (Landry) Bourgeois, Sr.; sister Jaelyn Bourgeois; grandparents, Audron “Poochie” and Mary Jane (Diez) Bourgeois, and Emelda (Domingue) Landry. He is preceded in death...

A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Pierre Part, he passed away at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the age of 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Cherilyn (Landry) Bourgeois; daughter, Jaelyn Bourgeois; parents, Audron “Poochie” and Mary Jane (Diez) Bourgeois; siblings, Sonya Bourgeois, Audron Bourgeois, Jr., and Nick...

Elvan F. Acosta Jr., 66, a native of Donaldsonville, has passed on January 15, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. He was survived by his wife of 36 years,  Lena, siblings Gail and Sandra, and his children,  Shannon, Jason, Jimmy, Andrew, and Kim. He had a passion for his family,  friends,  and puppy. He will be missed.

Raymond Thomas Semmens, age 74, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 11, 2021.He was born in Cornwall, England on April 30, 1946. The family moved from England to the United States, settling in Michigan when Raymond was three-years-old.  He was preceded in death by his father James T. Semmens and his mother Mary Rawlings Semmens. He is survived...

Charles David “Dave” Civils, 84, a native of Nashville, Tennessee and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Moving to California when he was 18 years old, Dave served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and then worked his way through California State University at Long Beach where he obtained a Bachelor’s in Electrical...

Frederick Henry Godwin was born on July 2, 1945, in Fountain City, Tennessee. He passed away on January 12, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He loved the mountains of East Tennessee, was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and was a CPA and retired employee of Ethyl/Albemarle.He is survived by: his wife Peggy; son David and Kay Godwin and...

Judy Draeger Dunn, loving mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2021 at Gonzales Healthcare Center after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was 77 years old.   Judy was born on December 17, 1943 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Louis and Beth Draeger.  After moving from Oklahoma to New...

Selena Kai Bertrand Holder of Gonzales, LA, passed away at age 52 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA on January 7, 2021.  She was preceded in death by mother Sondra Nell Roberds Bertrand of LaPlace, LA.  Survived by husband Howard Kirk Holder of Gonzales, LA, son Dylan Michael Labat (Elise) of Baton Rouge, LA, daughter Raegan...

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31. Born January 6th, 1952 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A loving husband, father and paw-paw. Went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8th,...

Cynthia “Cis” Lavigne entered God’s Kingdom on Thursday Jan 7, 2021.  Cis loved everyone, everyone loved Cis. When she entered a room, the room came to life.  Born Aug.10 1949, in Refugio, Texas. She moved to Gonzales, LA in the 9th grade where she met the love of her life, Samuel James Lavigne. Cis and Sam were in the first...

Jerry Wiley Cannon, 84, of Gonzales went to be with His Lord and Savior on January 7th, 2021.Jerry was born on March 5th, 1936 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Joseph and Bertha Cannon. He was a 1953 graduate of Baton Rouge High School and attended Louisiana State University. On December 1st, 1956 he married the love of his life, Jean...

Leander Joseph “Butch” Humphrey, Jr. was born on February 12, 1939 a long time resident of Sorrento, LA, passed away on January 8, 2021 at the age of 81. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Sorrento.  He was a graduate of St. Amant High School and a retired Local 37 Boilermaker.  He was a United...

Alvin Thomas (Tommy) Richardson, 74, of Sorrento, LA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Tommy was born on February 22, 1946, in Lutcher, LA, the son of Royce and Daisy Richardson. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, son, Adam Thomas Richardson and brother, Royce Anthony Richardson. Tommy grew up in Sorrento and graduated from Gonzales High...

Dannon Kyle Nettles, 48, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on January 4, 2021. He worked at Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge and loved his Episcopal family. He is survived by two daughters, Catherine and Caroline Nettles, his parents, Dwain and Gail Nettles of Baton Rouge, his sister Angel Nettles Decker (husband, Kevin and children, Gage, Grant and Alexandra)...

Jimmy Ray Smiley, Sr, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021 with his family at his side. He was a native of Lake, LA and worked as a Stevedoring Foreman in the Maritime Transport Industry.Memorial Service will be limited to the immediate family due to the COVID-19 restrictions.He is survived by his children,...

​A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Catherine Templet will be held at 11 am Friday January 15, 2021 at St Mark Catholic Church.Mrs. Templet was born on January 31, 1929 in Gonzales, Louisiana and passed from this life on Sunday January 10, 2021 in Baton Rouge at the age of 92 years. She was a member of...

Derek James Quinn entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2021. Derek was born on April 28, 1992 in New Orleans, LA. Derek was a life long resident of Chalmette, LA. He graduated High School in 2010. He moved to Pensacola, Fl. in 2015.He is survived by his children, Nova Lyra Quinn and Atlys Athena Quinn, and his parents David...